Femoral head used in hip replacements
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OXINIUM femoral head used in hip replacements
Oxidised zirconium is a metal alloy with a surface that has been transformed into a ceramic. Good resistence to frictional wear and biocompatibility are ideal properties for the head of the thigh bone (femur).
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 2008-8
- Materials:
- oxidised zirconium
- Measurements:
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overall: 31 mm 35 mm, .12 kg
- type:
- femoral head and artificial hip joint
- credit:
- Smith and Nephew Orthopaedics
